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ComCare is for seniors who need supervision or limited
assistance to remain independent at home. It can also offer
services to support those caring for a frail older person at
home.
Those who qualify for ComCare meet with a nurse or social worker
to develop a plan of care that customizes services to assist them
at home. Once enrolled, a case manager works with them to be
sure needs are met with quality services, and that the plan of care
is adjusted as needs change.
- How do I qualify for ComCare?
The primary criteria for enrollment in ComCare are age and level of
care.
You must be at least 60 years old.
Level of care is based on the type and amount of help you need with
tasks such as personal care and household chores.
- How much does this cost?
There is no charge for an in-home assessment to discuss your needs
and options.
There is a sliding-scale fee for ComCare services. Whether or
not you pay a portion of the service cost is based on your income
and assets. The cost for services (if any) is determined at
the assessment, and you may choose to accept or decline enrollment
at that time.
- What happens at an assessment?
A nurse or social worker visits you in your home to assess your
needs and discuss options. You will answer many questions and
the assessor will observe your level of independence. The
assessor will need to review documentation of income and assets to
make a preliminary determination about your eligibility for in-home
assistance.
- What information should I have ready for my
assessment?
In order for the assessor to determine your eligibility for in-home
assistance, you must be willing to provide the following
information at the time of assessment:
• Social
security card
• Medicare card, if you have one
• Proof of age
• Proof of income
• Insurance documents
• Proof of assets
• Your doctors’ names, addresses, and phone numbers
• Your medical problems
• Medicines and treatments you are receiving
• Names of family or friends who help you
• Names of any agencies currently providing help
- Who decides what services I will have?
During the assessment visit, you will discuss with staff the areas
where you need help at home and services available to you. A
care plan with a package of services is then developed to meet your
needs. This collaborative effort includes staff, the senior
receiving services, and caregivers.
- How soon can I get help?
Because there is limited state funding for ComCare services, you
may be placed on a waiting list until funds are available.
Montgomery County seniors have additional funds available
from the Human Service Levy.
- Who do I call?
For questions about our home care programs; or to request an
assessment in Clark, Greene, and Montgomery Counties; call 223-HELP
or 800-258-7277, or e-mail aaa@info4seniors.org.
Catholic Social
Services of the Miami Valley manages the same home care
programs in Champaign, Darke, Logan, Miami, Preble, and Shelby
Counties. Call 800-521-6419 or e-mail LVonderheide@age.state.oh.us
for services in those counties.
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